* Exported from MasterCook * PRALINES & CREAM ICE CREAM Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Ice cream Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- -----PRALINES----- 1 c Sugar 1 c Brown sugar -- firmly packed 3/4 c Buttermilk 2 c Pecans -- coarsely chopped 1/8 ts Salt 2 tb Butter or margarine 1/2 ts Baking soda 1-1/2 tb Vanilla extract -----ICE CREAM----- 2-1/4 c Sugar 1/3 c All purpose flour 1/4 ts Salt 3 Eggs -- beaten 5 c Whole milk 1 qt Whipping cream 1-1/2 tb Vanilla Plus Pralines, above PRALINES: Combine first five ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar is dissolved. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to clear sugar crystals from sides of the pan. Uncover and cook to soft ball (234°), stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Add butter and beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop by tablespoons onto buttered wax paper. Makes 1-1/2 to 2 dozen pralines. BUT DON'T EAT THEM! Crumble coarsely and measure out 3 1/2 cup of the crumblies for this ice cream. ICE CREAM: Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a Dutch oven. Add eggs, and stir until smooth. Stir in milk and cook over medium heat until thermometer reaches 165°, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly; Chill for 3 hours. Combine whipping cream and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk in chilled custard. Pour into freezer container of a 1 gallon ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove dasher and fold in 3 1/2 cups crumbled pralines. Let ripen for 1 hour before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -